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It as issued in 1963 and 1975. Most municipalities,“ Wthe 1963 version, but other: are updating their by. laws ttrttie'ittmr standards. » . ' Right now Waterioo's Tire prevention oftieers rely on bluffing and tough warnings to convince property owners of existing buildings to install the safety devices they feel are necessary. If cajoling, warnings and descriptions of fire risks don't convince the owner to v61untarily install them, the city's fire prevention officers are left with only one last, weak card to play. They can issue a fire marshal's order under section 19 of the Ontario Fire Marshal's Act, ordering the owner to comply. Because Waterloo has not incorporated the National Fire Code establishing standards for fire prevention in existing buildings, fire prevention officers cannot enforce installation of smoke detectors or alarms in existing apartment build- ings, existing downtown commercial buildings or existing multiple-student housing units. Past experience shows that Waterloo's fire department has been reluctant to issue fire marshal’s orders except as a last resort. In thelast eight years, no fire marshal's orders have been issued according to Mr. Devison. Mr. Beckner goes so far as to state that living in Kitchener is safer than living in Waterloo because Kitchener has tough- er regulations and a fire code that's been on the books since "You're safer fire-wise in Kitchener than Waterloo be- cause of the fire regulations," he said. "We can ask them to install these things, but that's about all we can do," says Waterloo's Chief Fire Prevention Offi- cer Chuck Devison. The National Fire Code provides standards for fire pre- vention, fire fighting and life safety in existing buildings. It includes maintenance of fire safety equipment, exit facilities fire extinguisher 7 standards, limitations on building con- tents, and standards for preventionand fighting of fires dut- side and inside buildings. It also sets standards for transpor- tation of flammable and combustible liquids. It was compiled by the Associate Committee on the Na- tional Fire Code of the National Research Council of Canada. Mr. Bateman agrees there can be problems for communi- ties relying solely on the Fire Marshal's Act. Carrying out a fire marshal's order does "tend to drag". A municipal fire by-law has the advantage of being closer to the community", more specific and more understandable to the general public he says. ' “In theory, you can do the same things with the Fire Mar- shal's Act but it's more democratic the other way (with a by-Iaw). f Since fire prevention officers work for the city but issue fire marshal's orders under the authority of the province, "Through the Fire Marshal's Act we're pushing for these things but there should be a city by-law. Right now we're sitting on our hands." - However, lengthy appeal opportunities that can tie the order up for years in court litigation have effectively under- mined the speed and usefulnessaf this tool. (Continued from page 1) office is currently condderllg a bylaw to incorporate the National Fire Code. A "rortahtrtddbetttveattottteadrninis. trative committee "pretty not!" he said. Mr. White says he atrtaiddmttanttttserdratt fire prevention by-taw about 10 year...) but recommended that Waterloo not adopt it because of “I“ over the city’s authority to pass it. He says he mu believes the city’s authority from the province has changed. allowing passage ttittte, bylaw. Ontario Deputy Fire Marshal John Baternan'and Kitchen- er’s Fire Prevention' Chief Gerry Beckner agree that cities may be incurring unnecessary tine risks by not providing their fire prevention officers with authority to enforce standards in existing buildings. (Waterloo does regulate fire standards in new buildings through the Ontario Building "We've been reeommmding that they adopt the fire code," Mr. Bateman said. . Prof Kenneth McRoberts of York University and a specialist in French Canadi- an politics, will speak on "Separatism in Quebec: a contemporary view," Mar. For existing buildings ' [ PERM SPECIAL 3mm." Set Sa.50 Reg. $20.00. Now SI 5.00 8- Now our 5700 Reg. $25.00, Now $17.50 Shampoo SWIE Cut - a. Set 5500 Reg. $30.00. Now $20.00 Haunts $400 up (Body. Medium or Curly) Open Daily also Mon Tues Thur th Fri, Eyemggs Coiffure Cottage dllllh BEAUTY SALON City lacks fire prevention bylaw Separatism is topic 61 Ellis Crs. S. at Ertt St., Watovloo PHONE 743-7784 10, at 7 p.m. in room 113 of the arts lecture building at the University of Waterloo. Everyone is welcome to attend. Under its authority and several additional regulations, Kit- chener fire prevention officers can issue orders for installa- tion of smoke and heat detectors mall existing townshouses and row-house units, rooming houses with more than two paying tenants and downtown businesses with upstairs apart- there is sometimes a subtle pressure from city hall "not to rock the boat" by issuing fire [rumors orders, fire preven- tion sources contacted ttr'rtte Chronicle say. In neighbouring Kitchener, fire prevention officers don’t have to rely on salesnnnship or intimidation to enforce regu» lstions in existing buildings. Kitchener has had a fire hy-law inc-mung features of the National Fire Code since 1963. Last year it upgraded its by-law by adopting the new 1975 National Fire Code. It was one of the first cities in Ontario to do so. -_ ' The by-law provides for a fine of up to $1,000 for failing to comply. In addition to enforcing the city's fire by-law, Kitchener', fire department issued 12 fire marshal's orders in 1976 and 10 in 1975. Mr. Beckner says although Waterloo has adopted the On- tario Building Code, which applies fire safety standards for the construction of new buildings and additions this code is Mr. Brown has been ac- tively involved in provin- cial library work for many years, and in 1974 was president of the Ontario Library Association. His appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Brown, who is mar- ried with two children, said the provincial library council acts as an advisory body on all matters of library development to the minister of culture and recreation, and meets regularly throughout the year. The other representative is Sam Bowman, reeve of Pilkington Township and chairman of the Midwest- ern regional library, sys- Mr. Brown, who has been chief librarian of the Waterloo' public library since 1963, becomes the second member of the council from the Midwest- ern regional library sys- tem area, which includes public libraries in the re- gion“ Waterloo and Path. Baron and,, Wellington James J. Brown of 277 Lincoln Road, Waterloo, has been appointed a mem- ber of the Ontario Provin- cial Library Council. Brown appointed to council at Richmond Square 300 Regina North Waterloo 2diiit Doug Scapinello, (right) President of 113ng for Men, Waterloo Square, is pleased to announce the appointment o Gary Gaiser to the position of Manager. Gary has many years experience in the clothing business, is very knowledgeable in men's apparel and will be happy to assist you in selecting your proper attire. Raggs for Men, is now in its sixth year selling quality apparel in the Waterloo area. The Zodiac Fights Back CITIZENS OF WATERLOO: The Zodiac fights back against inflation by offering you our March special. Our inflation fighter is called the "ZODIAC PERM". This special includes a wash, cut, perm and set for the low price of $15.00. The Zodiac Perm Special expires March 3l, l977 so don't delay, for an appointment call 884-9200. The Zodiac is a Unisex hair boutique fire wamingtrrsteaitnrtewtrttiidirt-taiiytteittto Ontario Building Code standards accord!“ an. Boomer. He says he doe-Vt see how Waterloo can be effectively moni- toring and enforcing the upkeep of new buildings with a staff of only two fire prevention officers. But in the long run, when the province brings in its own fire code, (which will probably be mandatory for cities to adopt) it will be a costly process to bring these buildings up to standard Mr. Beckner says. Local contractors and builders don’t understand why Kit- chener and Waterloo have different standards for the upkeep of buildings and the maintenance of existing, older buildings he says. "In my estimtttioet, for the population and site of Water- loo, theyoeedtwo more inapectorstodotheiotorell." Not enforcing maintenance of these standout is _saviog owney for atettmctors_, developers, and apartment owners in Waterloo in the short run and may be acting as an incen- tive for builders to locate in Waterloo says Mr. Beckner. ineffective unless it's backed up W: as, by-‘l'n based on the National Fire Code. _ -- A city lire by-h' itineceuarry _to eatftteee the M of "We have comments all the time from builders who say "How come we don’t have to do that in Waterloo" ". #ttrrtoo Mich. mm, Huh e, um . P... i